What is CVE-2024-22165?

In Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) versions lower than 7.1.2, an attacker can create a malformed Investigation to perform a denial of service (DoS). The malformed investigation prevents the generation and rendering of the Investigations manager until it is deleted. The vulnerability requires an authenticated session and access to create an Investigation. It only affects the availability of the Investigations manager, but without the manager, the Investigations functionality becomes unusable for most users.

How severe is CVE-2024-22165?

CVE-2024-22165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22165?

CVE-2024-22165 affects Splunk Enterprise Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22165?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-22165 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22165 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19761.

When was CVE-2024-22165 published?

CVE-2024-22165 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22165

CVE-2024-22165 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19761
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Splunk Enterprise Security
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) versions lower than 7.1.2, an attacker can create a malformed Investigation to perform a denial of service (DoS). The malformed investigation prevents the generation and rendering of the Investigations manager until it is deleted.<br>The vulnerability requires an authenticated session and access to create an Investigation. It only affects the availability of the Investigations manager, but without the manager, the Investigations functionality becomes unusable for most users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22165?: In Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) versions lower than 7.1.2, an attacker can create a malformed Investigation to perform a denial of service (DoS). The malformed investigation prevents the generation and rendering of the Investigations manager until it is deleted.<br>The vulnerability requires an authenticated session and access to create an Investigation. It only affects the availability of the Investigations manager, but without the manager, the Investigations functionality becomes unusable for most users.
How severe is CVE-2024-22165?: CVE-2024-22165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22165?: CVE-2024-22165 affects Splunk Enterprise Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22165?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-22165 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22165 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19761.
When was CVE-2024-22165 published?: CVE-2024-22165 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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